Thursday, December 3, 2015

Rooftops

A few weeks ago the paint-out group met at the Bilike Mansion up a hill in South Pasadena. It's not occupied as a home any longer and the property is shared with a church. It was busy that morning with Boy Scouts and other groups. I was there a couple years ago to paint and that piece was unsuccessful. I didn't finish it. As I walked around the mansion looking for something pleasing to try again, the view of the neighborhood rooftops off of the hillside caught my eye. There was a tree providing some shade so I gave it a try. I haven't painted too many rooftop views and find it a challenge.

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Time to start a blog and I'm looking forward to it! For many years I did free-lance watercolor illustration for two greeting card companies. I illustrated hundreds of cards, a couple Louie Award winners. In the last few years I made a big change and am now painting more impressionistic and personal watercolors. I love going out with plein air groups to paint local landscapes and street scenes. I'll share paintings I'm working on as well as other things that have caught my eye. Please email with any thoughts or questions.
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